Half the Sky Fair Records
Collection
Identifier: U349
Overview
This collection contains records related to the "Half the Sky Fair," traditionally held yearly at the University of Denver during the Women's Conference, also held at the University of Denver. Currently, the collection holds two banners displayed during the Fair.
Dates
- Other: 2015
Biographical / Historical
The "Half the Sky Fair" is named after a Chinese proverb (Women hold up half the sky) and is also inspired by a book written by Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Held during the annual Women's Conference, it is an international market where purchases benefit nonprofit organizations that support women and girls; wares include entertainment, food, and handcrafted gift items created by women entrepreneurs from around the world.
Extent
8 Linear Feet (2-4 ft poster tubes)
Arrangement
This collection is currently arranged into one (1) series: 1. Signage.
Source
- Colorado Woman's College (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository